The Team
The multidisciplinary team supporting the Research Nurse – Clinical Trials Facilitator within the Department of Health Tasmania works collaboratively to deliver high-quality, ethical, and patient-focused clinical research. Comprised of research nurses, investigators, clinicians, data managers, and administrative staff, the team ensures the safe coordination and conduct of clinical trials across health services. They are committed to maintaining rigorous regulatory standards, fostering innovation in healthcare, and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice. With a strong emphasis on communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement, the team provides a supportive environment that enables efficient trial delivery while prioritising participant wellbeing and research excellence.
The Role
- Manages and coordinates Unit projects that contribute to the strategic objectives of the THS utilising a highly developed understanding of clinical trials research.
- Responsible for undertaking robust research activities that contribute to Unit policy or projects.
- Establishes and maintains consultative links internally within the Agency and with community and industry representatives, and engages with clinical trial coordinators locally, nationally and internationally including within other specialties, to facilitate collaborative research efforts for the achievement of strategic objectives.
- Undertakes the management and support of committees (or other groups) associated with the functions of the Research arm of the Unit.
You will need
- Coordinate robust, high level research with a local, national and international focus to inform the requirements of policy and projects relevant to anaesthesia. Research includes critical analysis; networking; development of recommendations; and reporting.
- Utilise creativity and innovation to develop and evaluate policies and projects related to influencing clinical practice and improved perioperative outcomes.
- Employ high level knowledge of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) system of Human Research Ethics Committee requirements for the conduct of clinical research within hospitals, the NHMRC Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) Code of Good Clinical Practice (or similar guiding documents as they relate to New Zealand or Hong Kong) in order to effectively coordinate ethics and grant submissions.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Permanent part time, day worker position, working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies. Availability to have more than one employee in the position.
Salary
$118,297 to $125,543 per annum (Pro- Rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
Salary Packaging
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications.
- Completion of the Good Clinical Practice Training.
- Experience in anaesthetic nursing
- Experience in research coordination/clinical trial management
- Experience/understanding of ethics and governance processes
- Flexibility of working days/hours depending on trial recruitment
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Craig Young
Position: Director - Department of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine
Email address: craig.young@ths.tas.gov.au
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